Mar 25, 2022 · 23m
Ben Lummis won NZ Idol nearly 20 years ago, and James is still devastated that Michael Murphy was not victorious. James goes on a full-scale search to find both stars, and attempts to make peace with the outcome of the show.
Abandonment Issues
Looking for closure for his abandonment issues, comedian James Mustapic revisits the NZ celebrities and popular culture that shaped his childhood but have since disappeared into obscurity.
Season 1 Episodes
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Apr 1, 2022 · 23m
James goes in search for a former lover who ghosted him, and attempts to repair his relationship with psychic medium Sue Nicholson who he offended in 2019 on live television.
Apr 8, 2022 · 23m
10 years ago a panty-sniffing carpet cleaner was exposed on the consumer affairs show Target, and it shook the nation to its core. James reunites with Brooke Howard-Smith as they attempt to track down the infamous criminal.
Apr 15, 2022 · 21m
James revisits all of the greatest Kiwi ads from the early 2000s, and assembles a dream team of ad-vengers to try and save the fate of his show.
Apr 22, 2022 · 21m
James reunites with a former What Now host and they embark on a quest to try and reignite Erin Simpson's dying music career.
Apr 29, 2022 · 23m
James concludes his season with an elaborate quest to track down former TV presenter Drew Neemia, who completely disappeared off the face of the earth ten years ago.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Abandonment Issues Season 1 premiere?
Abandonment Issues Season 1 premiered on March 25, 2022.
How many episodes are in Abandonment Issues Season 1?
Abandonment Issues Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Abandonment Issues Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "NZ Idol". It aired on March 25, 2022.
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